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    Candace R.

    Layered! Very cute, but busier than Penn Station during commuter hours lol. Just kidding, it wasn't quite that bad, but it was definitely packed, which is a testament to how popular they are . My family visited on a random evening just before dinner. When you walk in, it feels like a cross between a coworking space and a bakery. There's plenty of seating, and the space feels welcoming and well designed. When you're ready to order, you step up to the counter where you're greeted by the most unfair display of desserts imaginable. They're basically smiling at your back and waving your diet goodbye . My family and I ended up trying almost one of everything, with the exception of anything containing nuts since we're all allergic. If I'm being honest, the more acidic flavors were the standouts for me. Anything with lemon or lime was fantastic. The lavender and strawberry options were good as well, but their flavors were much more delicate and subtle. The customer service was great. Even though the place was busy, the staff genuinely seemed to care about doing a good job and taking care of customers, which was very much appreciated. Parking can be a little rough on busy days, but it's definitely not DC-level awful lol. I'll definitely be back. Mostly because the desserts have already convinced me that my fitness goals can wait another day.

    Keerthi D.

    Layered is a dessert place in Fairfax that is an extension of Chateau de Chantilly. They're known for their viral fruit shaped mousses and aesthetic. There's plenty of free parking in the lot of the complex as well as indoor and outdoor seating At this cafe, you can order mousses, drinks, and some savory baked pastries. The prices are really expensive, but that'd due to the Instagram hype around the 3D fruit desserts. The ambiance inside is good for a first date or hanging out with a group of 2-4 friends to catch up. It's clean and Instagram content friendly. To order, you stand in line and one of the people behind the counter plate your desserts and takes your drink order before you pay. We got the cafe au lait and the raspberry. The cafe au lait was ~$6, the raspberry was ~$12, and each of the drinks were ~$8.50. The cafe au lait was delicious - the mouse paired well with the cake inside and wasn't overpowered by the coffee flavor. The raspberry, however, was too tart and the cookie on the bottom was really hard to break with a spoon. The pistachio latte was delicious, but the texture of the pistachios in the drink made the experience unpleasant. The mango matcha and strawberry matcha, however, were the perfect amount of sweet. I'd recommend trying this place once for the hype, but, honestly, the desserts were too expensive and not as enjoyable as i'd liked.

    Shayla M.

    I can definitely see why there is so much hype about this place. The desserts all look amazing. Almost too good to eat. The desserts are kind of pricey. I stopped in to try their version of a dot cake. The cake was $10. It was decent in size. The flavor of the cake was not too overpowering and overall satisfied my need to try something new.

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    Rebecca C.

    1. Aesthetic, good for the gram, picture perfect cakes. A lot of hype! Expensive with each cake about $10, but no price tags on the displays. They do not taste as good as they look though. Pistachio cake: 4/5, creamy and heavily chocolatey, with no texture change. Pistachio taste masked by the chocolate. Crunchy pieces inside were soggy. Tasted better after sitting in the fridge overnight. Creme brulee cake:3/5 missing the creme brulee concept but a nice light vanilla cake with some lavender pieces. Cappuccino was well made and reasonably priced. Iced pistachio latte tasted like pistachios and had a decent coffee taste too. Overall: come here if you're looking for a pretty cake photo and creamy cake with an outer crisp layer but not an exceptionally flavored cake. Lots of indoor seating, a few outdoor seats, and free parking. To go bags were nice and sturdy to transport the cake in one piece.

    Amy C.

    Asian-style buns, petite cakes, and good coffee? You know I'm there! This café is spacious and is designed intentionally for folks to work, read, or just relax. The staff are super friendly. One of them kindly told me that I can warm up my bun in the microwave that's for customers to use. It was a terrific place to spend a few hours while getting work done!

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    Dazia H.

    There honestly aren't enough good things I can say about this place, my only complaint is that I don't live closer! The cakes are amazing, and I often bring them to clients who absolutely go crazy over them. Everything I've tried has been delicious. But for me, it's all about the matcha. They've introduced a few new flavors recently, but I always go back to my favorite, the strawberry shortcake matcha latte with oat milk. Easily the best matcha in NOVA. I make it a point to stop by anytime I'm within a 10 minute drive. The atmosphere is such a good mix of coffee shop and coworking space, and there are always people working, meeting up, or just hanging out. Whether I'm placing a large order or just grabbing one drink for myself, the service is consistently great. The staff is always friendly, and everything comes out quickly. They also have a really solid rewards program. I regularly end up getting a few dollars off my latte, which is always a nice surprise. If you haven't tried Layered yet, you're seriously missing out.

    Ryan C.

    Been here a few times now. We've also visited their sister store, Chateau de Chantilly which is also good so I had high expectations. Of course, we came mainly to try their fruit shaped desserts and despite the price, they all live up to the hype in my opinion. We've tried just about all of them (and other non-fruit shaped desserts) and you can't really go wrong. Loved the mango and the ube cheesecake. The drinks are good, very creamy and maybe a little too sweet sometimes. Great for a coffee date or an after dinner spot.

    Dhania I.

    Finally tried Layered and now I understand the hype. I tried their Kyoto Latte (latte with condensed milk. The latte was a bit watery, but I can't wait to try their other drinks! And of course I had to try their fruit desserts! From Mango to Matcha Jasmine, everything tastes so fresh, delicious, and beautifully crafted. It's a busy spot but still gives that cozy cafe feel. Finding a seat is a challenge, but so worth it!

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    Reitha A.

    We were in the Northern Virginia area and decided to try Layered in Fairfax. We had attempted to visit when they first opened, but at that time they were only doing limited batches. Now, they seem to be producing desserts continuously to keep up with demand. The location appears to be in a former McDonald's building, which gives you a sense of the space, it's fairly large. There are a variety of seating options, and it looks like they've added a new outdoor patio as well. There's a small self-service area for some treats, but most items are ordered from behind the counter. We arrived around 8 PM, and it was busy. We waited about 15 minutes to place our order and another 15 minutes to receive our drinks and desserts. We tried the Yuzu & Limoncello, Rocher, and Café Au Lait desserts (each around $9.40), along with a tiramisu latte ($6.40). Everything was delicious--creamy, well-balanced, and full of flavor. Prices are on the higher side. The cashier was friendly, though it seemed like they might have been understaffed. That said, the team handled the crowd well. Overall, it's a nice spot to check out if you're already in the area, but not somewhere we'd go out of our way to visit.

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    Clark T.

    This place was not as amazing as I expected it to be. It is super trendy because of the fruit desserts. I was super excited to try them. However, they were $13-$14 EACH. This was shocking and the prices were hidden. The raspberry dessert barely had any raspberry taste to it and was subpar. The mango was super good and had lots of mango flavor. The chocolate mousse was super rich and filling. The food is dense and filling. Cool ambiance and ample parking. The service was excellent. Again, it's a cool study spot or a place to try once, but not affordable as a regular spot.

    Sabriya T.

    We've been waiting to try this place for the last year and man was it disappointing. This place is definitely over hyped. The pastries are cute but flavor isn't that great. It's just okay. We got the mango, vanilla, pistachio, yuzu & spinach pie. The spinach pie was the best thing we had unfortunately. Service was great though. The staff are really nice & helpful.

    Vivian Z.

    have heard a lot about this place so decided to give it a try since the hype has died down. I love the interior with options to work from super cute! I ordered the banana cream matcha which indeed tasted like banana. I didn't taste much of the matcha but it may due to how strong the banana cream flavor is. I personally would not get it again. I also got to try the cappuccino here and it was the standard capp nothing fancy or "wow" about it. Didn't get to try the dessert items so may need to come back & try it once. Service was friendly overall!

    Mango pastry so good!!
    Allison S.

    I finally got a chance to try layered and I really loved it. This cafe is large with plenty of seating but it does get super busy on weekends. They have so many drink options and I tried the banana matcha which was so delicious! All of their pastries are all handmade and they look pretty and so much like real fruit. Their pastries are basically art and that's why this place is a bit pricey. I think the price is worth what you get. All the pastries I tried were delicious but my absolute favorite was the mango.

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    Cakes are nicely made and look great. Taste is also nice. The interior design is nice and minimal.

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    The atmosphere is great and the pastries are even better! Such a cute little spot for coffee and something sweet!

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    The fruit desserts here are very delicious, I also love the atmosphere and the coffee

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    Beautiful and tasty pastries, fun atmosphere, and delish coffees and teas. We are frequent visitors!

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    Elyse

    Elyse

    4.7
    (29 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    This is the best restaurant in N.Va. Food - 10, Service - 10, Wine Pairings- 10, Front of the House…read more- 10, Ambience - 10, Value - 10, Execution - 10. Wife and I sat at the Chef's Counter for a truly wonderful meal last night. The menu is exceptional, five courses, several with two options, and the progression was just perfect. We really loved all of the dishes, but for sure the ravioli with wild asparagus and ramps is one I will remember for a long time. The octopus was also a memorable dish, and the poussin was complex, layer after layer of flavor and the salt level was so good...just perfect food, perfectly executed. Oh, and shout out to the owner's dad, who is in his 90s and makes the bread, a rich sourdough, served warm, that has a 50 year old starter at its essence. Yum. We did the wine pairings and I def recommend. Some really good wines, curated from small vineyards globally, matched perfectly and well presented. The sommelier nailed it. We also just loved the service. Nice touches pre arrival, they are expecting you when you arrive and there's a lovely personal touch and welcoming feel. The ambience is warm, and you can hear and talk and it does feel like you're at a dinner party with friends and family. Finally, shout out to the chefs and servers. Knowledgable, conversational, and charming. We really enjoyed the Chef's Counter and the entire experience. Kudos to Chef Jon Krinn and his family for creating this masterpiece of a restaurant. It is Michelin star worthy, and we cannot wait to go back.

    Hats off to the incredible team at Elyse. I mean every experience we have had there has been…read moretop-notch and I can't believe I haven't reviewed them once yet! I mean shame on them because they deserve some seriously high praise. And honestly, they pulled out all the stops for their recent New Years Eve dining experience - I'm talking caviar, white truffle, A5 wagyu, a custom cocktail (because they know I like gin and yuzu) and a painfully decadent dessert - What a way to send out 2025! I mean, honestly, the meal was exquisite and so perfectly executed. Each dish is crafted with a passion and care for food that absolutely shines. I mean the Foie Gras (sp??) - I don't even really like the stuff, put the way they sauteed it, put it on top of some sort of savory cake and slathered it with this balsamic gastrique - it was like bacon and pancakes smothered in maple syrup just amplified to 100. Bottom line: I would eat this every day (and amplify my weight by 100 too). The snow crab, I don't know if it's the care in selecting the product or the techniques used to prepare it (probably both ), but they packed so much crab flavor into that dish! And the dark chocolate cheesecake, it was magic that can make something so dark, so bold, so rich feel so light when you are eating it. This was just one specific meal here, but I am surprised and delighted every time we get the privilege to dine at Elyse. It's not just the food, it's the atmosphere and the attention of the staff. They remember details from your previous visits, any special notes from your reservation and really tailor the experience to you, making it all that much more special on your special night out

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    Yi Fang

    Yi Fang

    4.4
    (125 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    I wanted to try this place because of the great reviews. The shop is cute, and there is a good…read moreamount of seating. My drink came out pretty fast. I ordered from a kiosk but you can order in person as well. I ended up getting the mango pomelo drink and added cheese foam. The cheese foam is pretty good, but maybe a little sweeter than I would like. It didn't necessarily add anything to this drink in my opinion so I would probably leave it off next time. I had never had sago before. I think it was not bad but I prefer something with more texture like boba. The slush part was really good and had a slight coconut flavor which was nice, and it tasted very fresh. While I liked the drink, if I could I would get that slush with boba instead of sago. I think it could be that I just don't love sago that much, not that the sago is necessarily bad here. But I would need to try more sago from other places to make that determination. I think I would come back here again.

    The fruit tea was really good!!!! But I wouldn't recommend the milk tea. I it came out very warm…read morelike hot tea that cooled down. Not sure if the ice melted from the temperature or if they didn't put enough ice. The milk tea had to get returned but they said they couldn't replace it with a fruit tea so they remade it, but it still wasn't great. Eric ordered the mango fruit tea which was refreshing and delicious. Overall, service was alright. They were helpful enough to attempt to make remake it, but I think the milk tea there just isn't great in my personal opinion. I ended up not drinking the milk tea and throwing it out. The interior was nice, plenty of seating, clean, and a casual spot. Drinks came out fairly quick, but it was fairly empty.

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    Lily’s Chocolate & Coffee

    Lily’s Chocolate & Coffee

    4.1
    (250 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    Lily's Chocolate & Coffee is family owned with 2 locations, known for their delicious lokmas, high…read morequality desserts, and Instagram aesthetic. This cafe is located in Vienna, and there's plenty of free slanted parking in front as well as parking in the complex next to and across if you're willing to walk. I've been to this location when it first opened years ago and they've really upped their menu and decorations inside since. The ambiance inside is beautiful, ideal for anyone looking for a good Instagram picture. There's so many angles and details so that no matter where you're sitting, there's a good vibe. There's also gorgeous seating outside since it can get crowded. For food, you order from the front and they'll call you when the food is ready. We ordered the dubai gelato and pistachio lokmas. Both were presented tastefully to make sure our eyes and cameras wanted to eat before our stomachs. The dubai gelato was a quality dessert with a good ratio of milk: cream. The pistachio flavor was evident on top, but it was just a kinda tart vanilla ice cream with toppings. I did like it, however, and it paired well with the lokmas. The lokmas were fried to perfection, a nice amount of chewy, and covered with a good ratio of pistachio cream. They were a decent size and conducive to sharing. The prices of everything, overall, was pretty expensive, but the quality definitely made up for it. I'd recommend this cafe to someone looking for a unique sweet treat, catching up with a group of girl friends of 2-4 people, or for a first date!

    I swear I left a review about a year ago for the same Dubai strawberries-- maybe it was on a…read moredifferent app. LAST YEAR: amazing. Amazing service and the strawberries were perfection and saucy and yum. TONIGHT ugh. The stars are for the delightful service (every employee I've encountered there has been lovely). Tonight I went to order the Dubai strawberries-- very UNcheap-- and I glanced into the glass box with the berries. It was foggy and whatever. So I ordered. I waited. I was serviced PRE-PREPARED strawberries! Terrible! So, I didn't notice that the berries were already prepared (foggy glass). And I took them home without noticing, because covered in kataifi and crushed pistachio. And wow. Disappointment. Deeeeeeply unenjoyable. Had I noticed they were already made, no way. I've seen them like that at Bakery Museum and I absolutely will not purchase. I'm sorry I don't have proof of the excellent berries I was served last year. But I don't have a need to go back again. Whomp.

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    Soricha Tea & Theater

    Soricha Tea & Theater

    4.6
    (533 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$

    Such a homey traditional tea house! It felt perfectly cultured for my need to feel I've traveled…read morelol. The service was lovely - the server/host had the brightest sweetest smile he was the best. We ordered online as required...the menu here was extensive omg shockingly. I had no idea what to try so I went with a yummy frappe kind of drink which was super delicious. You can sit on the floor or at tables here and I can imagine really nice wellness events here. Great for business meetings, coworking environment, family. Go, enjoy!!!

    Had seen these Bingsu ice cream treats and wanted to try it out…read more Overall it is a very good treat but I would go ahead and next time bring a few friends as they come in one size and my husband and I had to take more than half home! We got the Thai tea flavored bingsu and it was good! Not overly sweet (but can add the condensed milk to make it sweeter) and loved the crunch from the almonds and corn flakes! The gentleman who seated us was very kind and let us know that we ordered online but to let him know if we had any questions! Hr answered the ones we had and was very knowledgeable about all the products. It was busy on a Friday early evening and they don't have tons of tables especially ones for large groups. Lots of tables for 2-4 people. They also serve coffee and tea drinks.

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    Chateau De Chantilly Cafe

    Chateau De Chantilly Cafe

    4.0
    (726 reviews)
    7.5 mi
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    Stopped in for breakfast on our way to a hike and loved this place. Super cute atmosphere with lots…read moreof seating, and everyone working there was really nice. I ordered an almond milk latte and the avocado toast without feta. The avocado toast was SO good, the avocado tasted really fresh and they used the perfect amount of balsamic vinegar. Also loved that they had packets of hot sauce available. My son got a bagel with cream cheese and my partner got a bagel with butter and jam plus a chai latte. Only note is that the bagel came with a ton of cream cheese, so if you don't like it piled on, I'd recommend asking for light cream cheese. Overall we really loved it and would definitely come back when we're in the area again!

    This place is a lovely spot! My friend and I first stumbled upon it while trying to find a cafe to…read moresit and catch up, and I loved it so much I dragged my husband back at a later date. The decor makes you think of what you'd find at an eccentric great aunt's home, but in a positive way. Each area has its own mini aesthetic that contributes to the entire place; in the back are color themed books that give it a more serious look, while upstairs is more whimsical in it's random assortment of chairs and couches. The food is in appealing display cases downstairs. The stand out pastries for me are the tiramisu filled cronuts. Drinks wise, they have the typical cafe fare but excitingly so they also have Colombe on draft which I will always be excited about. I recommend this place to grab a snack and socialize!

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